INSTRUCTION MANUAL EMS 2487 GB
t EMS 2487 Contents Before using your microwave oven Microwave hints 18 Safety Instructions 5 Quick Start 19 Utensil & food safety 6 Child Lock 19 Suitability of cookware 7 Minute timer with alarm 19 Installation 8 Charts Built-in model 8 Defrosting 20 Electrical connections 9 Cooking vegetables 22 Cooking fish 22 Grilling table 23 Combined Microwave & Grilling table 23 Description of the microwave oven and accessories The microwave oven 10 Accessories 11 Care and clean
t EMS 2487 Congratulations on the purchase of your new microwave oven t EMS 2487 Safety instructions • WARNING: Should the door seals and / or door seal surfaces be damaged, the appliance should not be operated until it has been repaired by the ELECTROLUX Service Force Centre. • Damaged appliance parts can only be replaced by exactly the same make of parts. Special tools are required for this operation.
t EMS 2487 Suitability of cookware Utensil & food safety • To protect the appliance against corrosion from moisture (condensation) in the cavity or on the door, wipe these areas dry after each use. • During delayed boiling, the boiling temperature is attained without the typical steam bubbles rising. When the container is shaken, even gently, the liquid may then suddenly vigorously boil over or spurt - with the risk of scalding the user.
t EMS 2487 Installation Electrical connections • This oven does conform to EEC requirements* of radio interference suppression, but some interference may occur if it is placed too close to a radio or TV, so keep them as far apart as possible. • When you unpack the oven, check that the product is free from damage. Damage or any missing parts must be reported immediately to the retailer. The oven, parts of the oven or the accessories may be wrapped by a protection foil.
t EMS 2487 Description of the microwave oven t EMS 2487 Description of the microwave oven Accessories 8888 Rack For the use with the grill function, to brown shallow dishes. It has to be positioned on the center of the turntable. Turntable and turntable support The turntable and turntable support should be installed as shown in the diagram. Take care to ensure the turntable support is properly in place. The turntable may turn clockwise or counterclockwise during operation.
t EMS 2487 Description of the microwave oven Before using your microwave oven for the first time Control panel 1 1 2 3 Multifunction button to set the time of day and display the selected microwave power level, etc. 3 Power knob with signal light to select microwave power level. 5 Grill button with signal light. 6 Button for switching the turntable off, with signal light. 7 Button for opening door 8 Auto button for automatic cook programmes or Auto Defrost programmes by weight.
t EMS 2487 Grilling Microwave cooking This method is ideal for toasting and grilling, for example cutlets, sausages and hamburgers. Remember the oven will be hot, always use oven gloves. Place shallow dishes on grilling rack. Maximum setting for the grill is 60 minutes. Example: 1 min 15 s at 900 W 1.Set the required microwave power by turning the Power knob. The signal light comes on. The time of day disappears from the display and the selected microwave power appears.
t EMS 2487 t EMS 2487 Automatic cooking programmes Automatic programmes Program Food categories automatically. The following gives you an overview of what food can be defrosted, cooked or combination cooked with which programme. Programmes for defrosting and cooking are available.
t EMS 2487 Microwave hints • • • • • • • • Always keep the oven clean – avoid spill-overs and do not forget to clean under the glass tray and the inside of the door. Preferably use round or oval casseroles with a lid when cooking in your microwave oven. Do not use metal or metal decorated casserole dishes. Certain plastic materials can melt and be warped by hot food. Cover the food when cooking. Use a glass lid, a plate or grease-proof paper.
t EMS 2487 Charts Description Defrosting Description Bread Rolls (50 g) Weight Power Duration Standing (g) (Watt) (min) time (min) Meat Whole meat 500 150 10–15 10–15 Steak Mixed chopped meat 200 500 150 150 4–6 9–14 5–10 5-10 Poultry Chicken 1000 150 20–30 15–30 Duck 1500– 2000 150 150 35–45 50–60 40–60 40–60 Fish Whole fish 500 150 10–15 15–20 Shrimps/Crab 250 150 6–8 15–20 Dairy produce Cottage cheese 500 150 15–20 15–20 Butter 250 150 2–3 15–20 250 200 ml 1
t EMS 2487 1 cup milk 200 ml 900 1min50–2 2–3 1 cup coffee (reheat) 200 ml 900 2–3 45–55 Heat milk till it is just hot enough to drink. Stir. Stir. Check temperature ! Defrosting and heating of frozen convenience foods 1 portion meat 150 700 2–4 2–3 with gravy 1 portion meat with 350–450 700 7–14 2–3 vegetables, garnish Heat in a covered container. Stir now and again. As for meat with gravy. Cooking vegetables Cook all vegetables in a covered container.
t EMS 2487 Care & cleaning NEVER USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS, COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANERS OR STEEL WOOL PADS ON ANY PART OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN. To loosen difficult soilage, boil a cup of water in the microwave oven for 2 or 3 minutes. NEVER USE A KNIFE OR ANY UTENSIL TO REMOVE SOILAGE FROM OVEN SURFACES. To remove odours from the oven interior, boil a cup of water plus 2 tablespoons of lemon juice for 5 minutes. Do not attempt to tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to any part of the oven.
t EMS 2487 Service and spare parts In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts, please contact your local Electrolux Service Force Centre. Before calling out an engineer, please ensure you have made the above checks.
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